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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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